How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
born on the wrong side of the blanket — A child born on the wrong side of the blanket is illegitimate his or her parents were not married at the time of the birth … The small dictionary of idiomes
born on the wrong side of the blanket — ► born on the wrong side of the blanket dated illegitimate. Main Entry: ↑blanket … English terms dictionary
on the wrong side of the blanket — Illegitimately • • • Main Entry: ↑blanket … Useful english dictionary
the wrong side of the blanket — Meaning Euphemism for being born out of wedlock. Origin … Meaning and origin of phrases
born on the wrong side of the blanket — dated illegitimate. → blanket … English new terms dictionary
born on the wrong side of the blanket — I dated born of parents not lawfully married to each other II see blanket … Useful english dictionary
born on the wrong side of the blanket — adj. born out of wedlock, born to unmarried parents … English contemporary dictionary
born on the wrong side of the blanket — Illegitimate … A concise dictionary of English slang
wrong side — noun 1. of handmade paper : the side opposite the wire side 2. of machine made paper : wire side * * * n. the reverse side of a fabric born on the wrong side of the blanket … Useful english dictionary
blanket — ► NOUN 1) a large piece of woollen material used as a covering for warmth. 2) a thick mass or layer of a specified material: a blanket of cloud. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ covering all cases or instances; total: a blanket ban. ► VERB (blanketed, blanketing) … English terms dictionary
